CyberFirst courses return to Energus!
What is CyberFirst?
CyberFirst is a program designed to help teenagers explore their passion for technology and get a taste of the exciting world of cyber security!
Launched in May 2016, and inspired and led by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, CyberFirst is a programme of opportunities helping young people explore their passion for tech by introducing them to the world of cyber security. We’re not here just for the genius coders either; we’re open to all sorts of tech and computing passions. Live streamers with their own gaming vlogs. Instagrammers who could find the perfect angle in their sleep. You really don’t have to be fluent in Javascript to be the kind of mind we need.
Our program will give the skills, experience, and exposure needed to become the future first line of defence in our CyberFirst world.
What is the programme?
Energus have two CyberFirst programme to choose from. Each consists on 5 days of learning, games and fun activities in during the summer holidays in August 2023.
Defenders Course
A FREE five-day course on Monday 7th – Friday 11th August 2023
Aimed at years 9, 10 & 11, the course is a valuable introduction on how to build and protect small networks and personal devices. It helps increase your awareness of cyber security, whilst also equipping you with a set of relevant practical skills you can apply in your own life. Then we go a step further, to help you visualise yourself in a cyber security career, guiding you to the technology-related qualifications you’ll need.
Topics covered on our CyberFirst Defenders course:
- Identifying the source and impact of common cyber security threats
- Defining and applying first-line cyber defences
- Constructing, configuring and securing a home network
- Taking steps to manage personal digital footprints
Advanced Course
A FREE five-day course on Monday 14th – Friday 18th August
Aimed at years 11, 12 & 13 or someone who has previously completed Defenders. On this course, you’ll hone the skills and behaviours you need to enter the cyber security or computing workplace for real. The course is designed to expand the knowledge of students already studying computer science or who have an interest and aptitude for computers.
Gaining Advanced skills in some of the key areas of cyber security, notably:
- Implementing digital forensics
- Understanding encryption technologies
- Using open source intelligence techniques
- Penetration testing
For more information and to book a place visit – https://energus.co.uk/skills-training/cyberfirst/
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